Standalone Books in Order

10
Books
1985
First Book
2004
Latest Book
20
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of Standalone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

Hawk in Silver

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1985

2

Moon at Midday

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1989

3

1992

4

1610: A Sundial In A Grave

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2003

5

The Black Opera

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2012

6

Destruction

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2011

7

Under the Penitence

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2004

8

Scholars and Soldiers

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1989

9

Villains!

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1992

10

Cartomancy

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2004

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Hawk in Silver (1985), 2. Moon at Midday (1989), 3. Grunts (1992), 4. 1610: A Sundial In A Grave (2003), 5. The Black Opera (2012), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Standalone series by Mary Gentle contains 10 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Standalone series is written by Mary Gentle. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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